senior node.js developer for a scalable platform
Location: US, NY, New York
Employment type: Contract
Required experience: Mid-Senior level
Required education: Unspecified
Industry: Information Technology and Services
Function: Information Technology

Company profile:

Job description:
We are seeking a talented Senior #URL_a58bd7bd48420a1f4774598bc5f1451bdcc79baee91a357c1d69e8aede501d73# Developer to work on a custom #URL_a58bd7bd48420a1f4774598bc5f1451bdcc79baee91a357c1d69e8aede501d73# project. Your first project will be with ByCo (#URL_00059256eb5264a0bfb31bbef8cbb4cebf08a2d6fc5267a577330fd130291c33#), an exciting NYC-based startup with manufacturing in China that has seen rapid traffic growth since its beta launch. Its flagship application is #URL_a0d4c3de845e09825d872de53751ed7ba051c3dfc7e0f27b8b7cd764ba7e4a6b# (the latter is just one example of how the Byco tech can be used). This is a high profile technical position, suitable to at least a senior engineer who is very hands on yet open to managing a team in the future. But you’re joining FlyByUnicorn because we will have many more fun projects lined up for you after this one.You will be working on a full shopping and product visualization solution in node and supporting technologies. The current prototype is a mix of Ruby, node, and AngularJS built by a ByCo co-founder on existing shopping platforms.Specifically the application will need both:1) A robust API with #URL_2f4a7d8b63836de3aacae9dc074deab399bc3b13ba9a29114f5ae70fd587776c# built on shopify2) A built out scalable skeleton of the custom #URL_a58bd7bd48420a1f4774598bc5f1451bdcc79baee91a357c1d69e8aede501d73# solution

Requirements:
The ideal hire knows how to architect scalable websites and APIs and can work well in small cross-functional teams with tons of iterations and feedback along the way. We're looking for the following skills:Excellent #URL_a58bd7bd48420a1f4774598bc5f1451bdcc79baee91a357c1d69e8aede501d73# skills with extensive JavaScript experienceKnowledge of Oauth2 and API development a big plusExcellent knowledge of node debugging tools and leak detection required.Client knowledge: HTML, SASS/CSS, jQuery, Responsive UI, Templating EnginesServer proficiencies: Node, MongoTools: GitHub, GruntCan architect complex web applications using frameworks and APIsAbility to develop and maintain web-based software systems in JavaScript - utilizing industry standards and best practicesProven experience with full stack development for high volume web applications (show us your portfolio)Thrives in a collaborative environmentGreat English communication skillsYour First Client ByCoByco was launched in 2007 by Jesse Finkelstein, a retailer and manufacturer, and his sister, Meredith Finkelstein Chang, who previously developed financial modeling software at Morgan Stanley. This unique concept combines old-fashioned capitalism with crowd-funding principles so investors get to launch their dream projects and get a percentage of the sales. More than a microfinancing site for designers, it's a one-stop shop, enabling designers to fulfill all their requirements from sourcing, sampling and production to image-making as well as e-commerce. This startup is really on fire with traffic and sales doubling every month.

Benefits:
At FlyByUnicorn we believe that independence and flexibility engender productivity. Find us on #URL_ddd8879f8b00d92f41608551978ea79da933b5e81a7064718cecb9bf2cd24d88# and #URL_4d264bd9244911c6374b5758c698fd4b3285036d534a3c9a91195320ff45e7ef# or apply here right now. Here's how it works: Work from anywhere - home-office, coffee shop, reimbursable co-working space, you pick — anywhere with good enough internet to do a Google Hangout — we’re all part of a distributed team.We give you lots of freedom and expect a lot in return - We look for self-driven people who don't need a lot of supervision in order to do amazing work — and then try to give them everything they need in order to succeed here.You determine how many hours you want to work - choose between 20-40 hours per week.You're encouraged to have a life and a family (if you want one) - Working in a virtual office means you can always adjust your schedule for drop-offs, pick-ups, and doctor's appointments, and you can shift your hours whichever way you need in order to be home for bedtime.We value results, not hours spent working - Work when you're working well; take a break when you're not. We don't care about 9-5 (or 9-9) — we care about results, quality, passion and commitment.It’s not about where you’ve worked but how you’ve worked - It’s impactful work we’re looking for, what you've done to contribute significantly to your company’s growth and dynamism. And what we hope to help enable you to continue to do.Paid trial - the ideal candidate will go through a 2 to 4 weeks paid trial and end up as a permanent part of our team on a monthly retainer, where you’re not counting your hours, you get sick days and vacation days. About FlyByUnicorn FlyByUnicorn connects #WomenInTech located all over the world to exciting distributed work opportunities at A-list start-ups, non-profits and studios. By investing in a distributed work style, we attract today’s professional women, who are self-driven and value flexibility, and couple them with companies who need the job done. FlyByUnicorn handles the contracts, payments and skills review of potential contractors making sure they’re matched to the right job. We believe distributed working is the new way to enable the professional female workforce.